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About the Role

Lead assigned ductless product line responsibilities within the Residential HVAC portfolio, focusing on product lifecycle management, new product introduction execution, and business results. This role partners across various departments and external partners to contribute to product plans, commercial execution, and portfolio decisions that support growth, profitability, and customer value. The Senior Manager, Product serves as the primary product owner for ductless products, bridging technical development and market requirements to deliver profitable, competitive solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned ductless product lines through the full product lifecycle, including product definition, launch planning, sustainment, feature updates, and end-of-life transitions.
Contribute to product plans, roadmap priorities, and portfolio actions aligned with customer needs, market opportunities, and business objectives.
Serve as the primary product owner for assigned ductless products, maintaining clear priorities, business rationale, and cross-functional alignment.
Recommend product introductions, refreshes, rationalization actions, and lifecycle plans for assigned ductless products to improve growth, profitability, and market performance.
Lead cross-functional execution of new product introduction programs for assigned ductless products from concept through launch and post-launch support.
Partner with Technology, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Regulatory, Service, and external partners to deliver product requirements, launch readiness, and on-time execution.
Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive tradeoff decisions related to product performance, timing, cost, supply continuity, and compliance requirements.
Help ensure product specifications, quality expectations, cost targets, timing commitments, and agency certification requirements are achieved.
Support achievement of profitability, revenue, inventory, and other key business performance measures for assigned ductless product lines.
Monitor market performance, product health, and portfolio results to recommend actions that improve commercial outcomes.
Partner with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to support forecast alignment, transition planning, and inventory management.
Use business, financial, technical, and market inputs to support product decisions, prioritization, and business case recommendations.
Partner with Sales and Product Marketing to incorporate voice of customer, channel feedback, market insights, and funnel trends into product planning and launch activities.
Support commercialization efforts including pricing inputs, sales enablement, onboarding, training, trade events, and launch communications.
Participate in segmentation and channel discussions to help align product actions with customer and business needs.
Support development of technical and sales enablement materials that strengthen product value communication, launch readiness, and product transitions.
Drive alignment across cross-functional teams to deliver committed product and program outcomes.
Provide direction, coordination, and review of work for supporting contributors and extended team members involved in assigned programs.
Act as a key point of contact for product-related decisions, escalating risks and recommendations as needed.
Contribute to process improvements that strengthen product management execution, launch effectiveness, and cross-functional coordination.
Support special projects, portfolio reviews, and annual operating plan activities related to the Residential HVAC business.
Support strategic planning reviews, business updates, and leadership presentations related to assigned ductless products and broader Residential HVAC priorities.
Participate in special projects that improve portfolio management practices, commercialization effectiveness, or cross-functional planning.

Requirements

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to maintain such authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship.
GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
Possesses advanced knowledge of product management, residential HVAC market dynamics, lifecycle management, and new product introduction practices.
Resolves product and execution challenges by using structured troubleshooting, data analysis, and sound judgment.
Establishes near-term product and program priorities, launch objectives, and execution plans.
Influences cross-functional partners regarding product priorities, launch requirements, lifecycle actions, and process standards.
Provides leadership through coordination, prioritization, delegation, and review of work for supporting contributors and extended team members.
Demonstrated ability to apply customer, channel, and competitive insights to product positioning, launch readiness, and lifecycle decisions.
Strong business acumen in evaluating profitability, revenue, inventory, and operational inputs.
Ability to translate technical product considerations into clear commercial implications for cross-functional stakeholders.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in product management, engineering, commercial, or related business functions.
Experience leading cross-functional product development, lifecycle management, or new product introduction efforts.
Experience using business and market inputs to support product decisions, prioritization, and launch execution.
Experience working across functions such as Technology, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Experience with ductless systems, electrification, sustainable product initiatives, or entry into new product segments.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with limited oversight.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (domestically and/or internationally, as business needs require).
Experience in HVAC or technical consumer or contractor-facing product categories.
Experience working with external and international suppliers, development partners, or manufacturing stakeholders.
Experience supporting commercialization activities such as pricing inputs, launch readiness, sales enablement, or channel support.

Skills

Product Management
Residential HVAC Market Dynamics
Lifecycle Management
New Product Introduction
Troubleshooting
Data Analysis
Business Acumen
Cross-functional Leadership
Communication
Prioritization
Delegation
Ductless Systems
Electrification
Sustainable Product Initiatives
Commercialization

Location

USA, Louisville, KY
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Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Product Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
MBA, master’s degree, or other advanced degree or certification.

Benefits

Flexibility to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

About the Company

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.
We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.
Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D).
This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization.
We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.
GE Appliances is a trust-based organization.

Equal Opportunity

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com